How to Use Aromatherapy for Olfaction Support in the Emotional Sphere + 3 Essential Oil Recipes to Support Your Emotions
There are times in our lives when our emotions may become overwhelming, and we may turn to pharmaceuticals and other forms of […]
How to Choose Essential Oils You Really Need
Posted on04 Apr 2023
Can you relate to any of the following situations? Every time you shop for essential oils, you see a new blend or […]
Cold and Flu Essential Oils for Children
The best way to avoid the tell-tale signs of cold and flu is to deter illness from entering your home in the […]
The Core Carrier Oils: How to Store Them Properly
Posted on06 Sep 2022
This excerpt on core carrier oils is from the book The Carrier Oil Palette by Jade Shutes and Sherilyn Siegmund-Roach and is […]
Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint Essential Oils: Boring? Or Powerful Allies?
Do you ever feel that your retailer or favorite essential oil blogger is always touting the benefits of new essential oils you […]
Getting Ticked Off: An Essential Oil Blend to Repel Ticks
Posted on19 Apr 2022
Ticks are arachnids from the order Ixodida, divided into three families, the Ixodidae (hard ticks), the Argasidae (soft ticks), and Nuttalliellidae, which […]
Hot ‘n’ Spicy Essential Oils for Winter
Winter season…snow season…holiday season…fireplace season…conifer season…cocoa and tea season…cold ‘n’ flu season. For so many of us in the Northern Hemisphere, winter […]
Essential Oils and Pets: How to Use Them Safely
If you use botanicals for your own health and wellness, you have probably wondered about essential oils and pets. How might you […]
Essential Oil Bath Safety: What To Do & Not Do
Posted on13 Feb 2019
We are all well aware that the modern American lifestyle is very stressful. When you look up stress management techniques, you will […]
Essential Oil Myths And FAQs Answered
Posted on01 Mar 2018
With all of the information in circulation regarding essential oils, you may find yourself repeatedly running into information that seems too-good-to-be-true or […]
What Research Says About Essential Oils For Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Posted on23 Nov 2017
Watching a friend or family member suffer from a neurodegenerative disease, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, creates powerful feelings of helplessness, grief, […]
Essential Oil Terms To Know: How To Use “Dilution,” “Dispersion,” and “Dose” Correctly
Posted on13 Oct 2017
If you have read much about the use of essential oils or essential oil safety, you have undoubtedly encountered discussions regarding “diluting” […]
How To Choose the Right Lavender Essential Oil
Posted on19 Jul 2017
Lavender essential oil is probably the most frequently suggested essential oil, one of the first we purchase, and the one we reach […]
28 Skin-Friendly Essential Oils for Your Next Salve
Posted on21 Jun 2017
Essential oils are often included in herbal and cosmetic preparations for aromas, their anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial actions, or their effects on our […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Using Essential Oils with Confidence
Posted on22 May 2017
How many of these phrases have you read or heard? “Essential oils are natural.” “Essential oils are safe.” “Essential oils are powerful, […]
What Everybody Ought To Know About Flower Water
Posted on17 Apr 2017
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Is it a “flower water,” “floral water,” or a “hydrosol/hydrolat”? Although many herbal and cosmetic retailers and websites use the terms “flower […]
How To Use Essential Oils For Hair Care
Posted on22 Mar 2017
As you walk down the drugstore aisle, you can be overwhelmed with the number and variety of hair care products. Their costs […]
How To Make Essential Oil Solid Perfume to Warm Your Winter Romance
Posted on06 Feb 2017
Winter, in many places in the world, means shorter days, longer nights, and cooler temperatures. We tend to stay indoors more and […]
Top Essential Oils for Winter Wellness
Posted on09 Jan 2017
Cool crisp air. Snowflakes floating down. Children laughing during a snowball fight. A fire crackling in the fireplace. Salvation Army kettle bell […]
How To Make Your Home Smell Good With Essential Oil Diffuser Blends
Posted on28 Dec 2016
What is one of the first things you notice when you arrive home from a long trip? What makes “home” feel so […]
How To Approach Headaches Naturally With Supportive Herbs And Essential Oils
Posted on18 Nov 2016
You might feel pressure behind your eyes. You might feel pain across your forehead or just on one side of your head. […]
Safe & Powerful Alternative “Thieves” Blends For The 1%
Posted on14 Oct 2016
One of the most famous and best-known essential oil blends is the “Thieves” blend and all of its variants. This blend is […]
Lavender Essential Oil: A Must-Have for Every Natural Medicine Chest
Posted on07 Sep 2016
The lavender essential oil botanical family “Lamiaceae” is prolific in its production of aromatic and medicinal plants. One of its most famous […]
How To Use Essential Oils For Scarring
Posted on10 Aug 2016
Essential oils are an excellent component in any first aid kit, as their antimicrobial qualities are well known, both traditionally and through […]
The Truth About Phototoxic Essential Oils & How To Use Them Safely
As you look out the window, you see that it’s another beautiful summer day! You anticipate feeling the warmth of the summer […]
First Aid Essential Oils For A Summer Travel Kit
Posted on10 Jun 2016
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Summer is here, which means that most of us will do at least a little bit of traveling. There’s nothing like being […]
How To Use Hydrolats For Babies And Young Children
Posted on06 May 2016
There’s nothing more stressful for a parent than a baby who won’t sleep or a sick, inconsolable child. Fortunately, we can turn […]
Aromatic Spring Cleaning With Essential Oils (+ 6 Recipes!)
Posted on11 Apr 2016
Spring. New. Revival. Resurrection. Growth. Birth. We associate such words and concepts with the vernal season as we emerge from winter. We […]
How To Create Simple Perfume Blends Using Aromatic Notes
Posted on26 Feb 2016
Essential oils are produced for three primary purposes: flavorings, fragrances, and therapeutic applications. The vast majority of essential oils are actually produced […]
11 Essential Oils For Dry Skin (Plus A No-Crack Lotion Recipe)
Posted on22 Feb 2016
There is nothing better for wintertime dry skin than a nourishing body butter, made with the finest quality, unrefined butters and oils. […]
